Biden approves the sale of citizens’ data to 189 countries

February 28, 2024 Harry the Greek

Joe Biden (above)

Today’s Executive Order on protecting American’s sensitive personal data like medical records only applies to these six countries:

What about the other 189?

Companies based in those countries can buy and sell Personally identifiable information (PII) of 339.1 million Americans.

Without paying the people whose identities have been stolen.

What are examples of personally identifiable information (PII)?

According to the Pentagon, examples of personally identifiable information (PII) include :

Social security number (SSN), passport number, driver's license number, taxpayer identification number, patient identification number, and financial account or credit card number
Personal address and phone number
Biometric records such as photographic images (especially of the face or another distinguishing characteristic), x-rays, fingerprints, retina scans, voice signatures, facial geometry
Information that, when combined with other information like that listed above, can then be used collaboratively to identify a specific individual. For example, date of birth, place of birth, race, religion, geographical indicators, employment information, medical information, education information, and financial information.

This story was a tip from the Justice Department.

Updated March 1st

Publication Date of Executive Order 14117